Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Manchester, NH

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 115,0372026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Manchester, NH — Key Takeaways

Manchester has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Gorham CDP with a median home value of $132,800. The strongest job market is in Pinardville CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.8%.

Manchester has a population of 115,037, a median household income of $74,040, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and a poverty rate of 11.6%. The median home value citywide is $304,700, which is 8% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Gorham CDP

74/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$132,800

Unemp: 1.0%

Belmont CDP

72/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$148,100

Unemp: 0.0%

Hillsborough CDP

67/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$187,100

Unemp: 0.0%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Gorham CDP	74	$132,800	—	1.0%	1.5 per 1K	$768
	Belmont CDP	72	$148,100	—	0.0%	2.4 per 1K	N/A
	Hillsborough CDP	67	$187,100	—	0.0%	1.9 per 1K	N/A
4	Lancaster CDP	65	$177,600	—	2.6%	1.3 per 1K	$859
5	North Haverhill CDP	63	$187,500	—	0.0%	3.7 per 1K	N/A
6	Mountain Lakes CDP	63	$150,800	—	1.3%	5.0 per 1K	N/A
7	Hinsdale CDP	60	$204,700	—	1.8%	2.1 per 1K	$1,015
8	Pinardville CDP	60	$242,300	—	0.8%	0.6 per 1K	$1,182
9	Bethlehem CDP	59	$198,600	—	1.8%	3.1 per 1K	$929
10	Sanbornville CDP	57	$236,300	—	0.0%	3.3 per 1K	$959
11	North Walpole CDP	56	$173,500	—	2.6%	5.4 per 1K	$1,153
12	Antrim CDP	55	$229,200	—	2.2%	2.3 per 1K	$890
13	Lisbon CDP	53	$147,200	—	8.1%	3.4 per 1K	$883
14	Goffstown CDP	52	$337,700	—	0.0%	1.0 per 1K	$1,250
15	Lincoln CDP	51	$249,800	—	2.4%	2.9 per 1K	$1,165
16	Jaffrey CDP	49	$218,600	—	7.4%	1.0 per 1K	$914
17	New London CDP	47	$408,200	—	0.8%	2.2 per 1K	$1,317
18	Klondike Corner CDP	46	$426,200	—	0.0%	3.2 per 1K	N/A
19	Contoocook CDP	46	$291,500	—	2.2%	2.3 per 1K	$1,019
20	South Hooksett CDP	45	$345,400	—	3.9%	0.5 per 1K	$1,038
21	Amherst CDP	44	$477,900	—	0.0%	4.4 per 1K	$1,433
22	Loudon CDP	43	$369,500	—	0.0%	4.6 per 1K	N/A
23	Wilton CDP	43	$271,500	—	5.2%	2.3 per 1K	$1,285
24	Raymond CDP	41	$290,400	—	6.5%	0.7 per 1K	$1,246
25	North Woodstock CDP	37	$291,400	—	2.8%	5.6 per 1K	$907

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester for each growth-potential metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Gorham CDP
$132,800
2
Lisbon CDP
$147,200
3
Belmont CDP
$148,100
4
Mountain Lakes CDP
$150,800
5
North Walpole CDP
$173,500

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
South Hooksett CDP
0.5 per 1K
2
Pinardville CDP
0.6 per 1K
3
Raymond CDP
0.7 per 1K
4
Goffstown CDP
1.0 per 1K
5
Jaffrey CDP
1.0 per 1K

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Amherst CDP
$144,940
2
Sanbornville CDP
$133,167
3
Goffstown CDP
$131,146
4
South Hooksett CDP
$113,024
5
Contoocook CDP
$103,317

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Manchester

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester are: Gorham CDP, Belmont CDP, Hillsborough CDP, Lancaster CDP, North Haverhill CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Manchester are still affordable but improving?

The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Manchester is Gorham CDP with a median home value of $132,800. The national median is $281,900.

Is Manchester a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Manchester has a median home value of $304,700. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester have the lowest unemployment?

Pinardville CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Manchester at 0.8%. The national average is 3.7%.

What is the median household income in Manchester?

The median household income in Manchester, NH is $74,040. The national median is $74,580.

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